Senior Software Systems Engineer
On-site · Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Software Systems Engineer to serve as technical lead for complex SoS architectures supporting multi-domain autonomous uncrewed platforms. Responsibilities include MOSA-aligned SoS design and integration, software integration of autonomous mission orchestration and multi-vehicle coordination, and resilient command, control and data exchange over tactical networks. Lead cross-vendor integration onto vehicle platforms and payloads, coordinate system engineering activities with modeling & simulation and test venues (virtual, HIL, live), and interface with government stakeholders and industry partners. Requires 10+ years in software architecture and systems engineering in defense/aerospace/maritime sectors, strong RF communications and defense-grade security knowledge, and active clearance (TS/SCI preferred). Working environment is office-based with potential non-traditional hours.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of proven experience in software architecture, systems engineering, and integration within defense/aerospace or maritime sectors
- Deep working knowledge of unmanned and autonomous systems, cross-domain platform integration, and complex System of Systems (SoS) engineering
- Strong understanding of RF communications, tactical data links, mesh networking, and secure communications protocols for defense applications
- Experience leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams including interactions with government stakeholders
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical findings to senior leadership and technical teams
- Active TS/SCI (preferred) clearance
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